Ballymena

DUP: Ballymena Councillor Lawrie Philpott resigns from party

Councillor Lawrie Philpott has quit the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and will continue the remainder of his term on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council as an independent.

August 19, 2025

UUP: Brian Thompson co-opted to Ballymena seat replacing Colin Crawford

The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) have co-opted Brian Thompson to the Ballymena DEA on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to replace Colin Crawford MLA, who replaced Robin Swann in the Assembly.

August 14, 2024

Jack Gibson is co-opted to Ballymena seat on Mid & East Antrim Borough Council

The vacancy on Mid & East Antrim Borough Council was created following the resignation of Cllr John Hyland in August.

September 12, 2023